Position: Communications Officer
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
18 November 2024, 23:59 GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)
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ABOUT WFP
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2020): WFP is honored to be recognized for our efforts.
- Inclusive and Diverse Environment: Join a multicultural workplace that values everyone.
- Growth Opportunities: We invest in your personal and professional development with training, coaching, and mentorship programs, along with internal mobility opportunities.
- Global Impact: Enjoy a career that offers exciting chances to work in various country, regional, and global offices, alongside dedicated colleagues who ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions worldwide.
- Attractive Compensation Package: Check out the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy for details.
WFP Tanzania is looking for a Communications Officerbased in the Country Office in Dar es Salaam. This role reports to the Head of the Communications, Marketing, and Advocacy/Partnerships Unit. The Unit plays a key role in promoting WFP’s work both internally and externally, aligned with WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (2022-27).
Key Responsibilities
- Communications Strategy Implementation: Help execute the country communications strategy and project communication work plans to boost WFP’s visibility and support fundraising activities, aligned with WFP’s overall corporate strategies.
- Information Products: Create high-quality informational materials for print and electronic platforms, like newsletters, briefs, and fact sheets, to promote WFP’s work to specific audiences.
- Content Creation: Collect audiovisual content (photos and videos) and write compelling human interest stories to showcase WFP’s efforts to both internal and external audiences.
- Production Support: Provide specialized support and coordination to ensure efficient production of video, photo, and radio products.
- Donor Visibility Content: Generate tailored visibility content for donors, including text, photos, videos, and audio for various online platforms.
- Writing Responsibilities: Draft press releases, speeches, and key messages, guiding them from initial drafts to final versions.
- Event Organization: Plan visibility events (like handover ceremonies and agreement signings) in collaboration with external partners, including donors and government entities.
- Media Coordination: Work with local and international media outlets (print, TV, radio, online) to enhance WFP’s reach and manage relationships with journalists who can elevate WFP’s brand.
- Social Media Management: Develop engaging social media content and manage the WFP Twitter account.
- Media Monitoring: Track and analyze traditional and social media to refine communication activities and strategies.
- Capacity Building: Support WFP staff in communication best practices, ensuring that all activities meet quality standards and have a positive impact.
- Branding Implementation: Aid in executing corporate branding plans to maintain consistency in WFP’s visual identity across all materials.
- Emergency Preparedness: Follow standard practices to help WFP quickly respond and provide resources during crises.
- Other Tasks as Needed.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is designed to welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure a respectful environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is ready to help you fully participate in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU APPLY
- Ensure your profile is accurate and complete, including your employment history, education, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
- After completing your profile, submit your application.
- Upload your professional CV in English.
- Currently, only your CV and Cover Letter are needed; additional documents may be requested later.
- If you face challenges with your application, contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and qualifications. WFP is committed to a work environment free from sexual exploitation, discrimination, and harassment. All selected candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks.
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